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Tag: Martin Laird

Into the Silent Land: Six Lessons on Contemplative Prayer

April 19, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I am excited to share my reflections on Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: awareness of God, centering prayer, Christian Contemplation, contemplative prayer, contemplative spirituality, Into the Silent Land, Martin Laird, silence and stillness, Spiritual Growth, True self

An Ocean of Light: Book Review

March 23, 2019 Rich Lewis 4 Comments

  I am excited to share my review of An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation by Martin Laird. Martin…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, depression, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, silence, transformation

God Is Not Pleased With Me

March 11, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  “God is not pleased with me.” Do you really believe this? Why would God not be pleased with you? …

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, thoughts
  • God Is With You, Helping You, and Guiding YouOctober 25, 2026
    “God is with me; God is helping me; God is guiding me.” I love this! Norman Vincent Peale shares this powerful reminder in his book, The Power of Positive Thinking. He suggests we recite these…
  • When I Feel Anxious, I Return to These WordsOctober 18, 2026
    When I feel anxious, I like to do the following: I lie down. I close my eyes. I feed my subconscious kind, gentle, and powerful words while opening myself to God. You can speak the…
  • What Does It Mean to Abide in God?October 11, 2026
    In John 15:7, Jesus says: “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” What does this mean? I do not…
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